September 2024: Beats Round Up
Resident disco advisor Sam Lavers gets down with what’s happening in SA when it comes to hip hop, house and techno.

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You Should Listen To
Waxx Off – ‘Wickedest’
Looking for a supercharged fly kick to the senses? Waxx Off has a treat just for you! His most recent release ‘Wickedest’ is a 174bpm red hot heater that’s kicked off a national tour for the exciting producer. Inspired by the Need for Speed soundtracks from the 2000s, this hard-hitter perfectly soundtracks sliding around the corner sideways in your car (on Mario Kart, of course). Freshly signed by an international booking agency, Waxx Off may be one of SA’s fastest rising stars.
You Should See
Sugar Invites: Youandewan (GER)
There’s no better way to shake off winter than grooving to Berlin-based trailblazer Youandewan at Rundle Street institution, Sugar! Recently releasing a split EP, the vinyl master is making his way Down Under, thankfully making a pit-stop in SA to join forces with local, cult-favourite turntablist Lenin for a brilliant exposition of bouncing bass.
September 14 | Sugar | Tickets via Resident Advisor
Alexander Flood & Close Encounters
Alexander Flood is one of the country’s most exciting young artists and he just happens to be an SA local. On November 1, he’ll join forces with Naarm-based electronic duo Close Counters for a blissful evening at Summertown Studio. Flood’s drumming mastery knows no bounds and is something to witness live – Mix that with Close Counter’s live set, and you have an unforgettable evening.
November 1 | Summertown Studio | Tickets via Humanitix
Four More
Mousse T. (GER)
German stalwart Mousse T. joins a local lineup of Souli, Ezee G and Audioporn at Sugar! Presented by Wines and Good Times.
September 13 | Sugar | Tickets via Resident Advisor
Chali 2na (Jurassic 5) Live @ Yeo Haus
MC royalty Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 takes his national tour a little further south to perform at Yeo Haus’ newly built headquarters in Port Elliot.
September 14 | Yeo Haus | Tickets via Yeo Haus
Musclecars (NYC)
New York-native duo Musclecars stops by Sugar on their national tour, with Nantale, Mehdi & Hunter on support.
September 20 | Sugar | Tickets via Resident Advisor
We Need Space Vol. 3 @ Velvet Underground
A night of B2B sets from Sunny + Agaya, Dr. Chemtrails + Kimbo, Late Nite Lenny + Phildo and YAX + Nicholas in Velvet Underground.
September 21 | Velvet Underground | Tickets via Resident Advisor
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SA’s Fahey Hotel Group have also sold another two of their pubs.
‘This Is It’ is the first single from The Smith Street Band’s forthcoming seventh album.
Joining The Sexels are local rockers King Locust & The New Romantics.
Celebrate the not-for-profit’s fifth birthday with a night of diverse musical offerings.
To coincide with the announcement, the band have shared the album’s giddy lead single, ‘Koala’.
Catch the lads supporting Skegss on their upcoming national tour.
This is the third single taken from the band’s upcoming Fairyland Codex record.
Catch the internationally acclaimed punk rock cover act when they perform at Lion Arts Factory this November.
This is your chance to nominate an inspiring female or gender-diverse artist or music practitioner in the Australian music industry.
Festival Director Peter Noble has announced the iconic Byron Bay festival is coming back next year.
The rising trio are back with their first taste of new music in 2025.
The group are touring nationally, performing their Black Label EP and 2024 album Oddworld, in full.
The three-day heavy metal extravaganza leaves Sydney Harbour in October 2026.
Headbang along to the heaviest bands from across Australia this May.
The duo have also released an exclusive music video featuring the first live performance of the song.
Australia could be getting its own version of the Headbangers Boat.
Beddy Rays return to Adelaide in August as part of their Do What Ya Wanna Australian tour.
Catch the American hardcore five-piece at Lion Arts Factory this July.
The talented singer-songwriter is performing in Adelaide this June.
Country folk rocker Lucinda Williams replaces Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, who have pulled out of the tour.
The Brisbane quintet have secured the coveted support slot for Oasis’ upcoming Australian tour.
Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival is hosting the largest congregation of brewers under one roof in 2025. Come raise a glass to those businesses and ensure the beers keep flowing.
The Adelaide punk rockers are calling last drinks at the Cranker next month.
Prepare for a double dose of hardcore aggression when the two bands hit Adelaide in November.
The doco charts the ups and downs of ‘90 legends Screamfeeder.
The New South Wales festival returns the October long weekend.
This is the last chance to catch SPEED perform on Aussie soil in 2025.